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  "textContent": "Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, on May 11, welcomed New Zealand’s decision to consider the upgraded Mogami-class frigate as a candidate for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s future frigate programme, calling it beneficial for strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at a press conference, Kihara said a potential New Zealand acquisition of the “Upgraded ...\n\nThe post Japan welcomes New Zealand interest in Upgraded Mogami-class Frigate appeared first on Naval News.",
  "title": "Japan welcomes New Zealand interest in Upgraded Mogami-class Frigate"
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